Grow A Row is a way for gardeners to grow and donate produce to local community organizations that serve people in need. Fresh produce is an essential component of a healthy diet, but is not donated frequently enough to supply demand at soup kitchens or food pantries. Grow A Row is an excellent opportunity to bridge community, build relationships, and provide low income people with access to fresh, local produce.
What is Grow A Row?
- Grow A Row is a way for gardeners to grow and donate produce to local community organizations that serve people in need.
- Fresh produce is an essential component of a healthy diet, but is not frequently donated to soup kitchens or food pantries due to its perishable nature.
Who Donates the Produce?
- Gardeners throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area are encouraged to participate.
- Whether you grow an extra row, dig up your entire yard, or organize a collective donation from your community garden, we appreciate your contribution!
Who Receives the Produce?
- The Capital Area Food Bank works with a network of over 700 charitable organizations in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, including food pantries, soup kitchens, youth programs, and emergency shelters.
- We will connect a grower with a local charitable organization that serves low-income clients through food distributions or meal programs.
What if I need Gardening Help?
- Check out our Gardening Resource page for lots of resource guides and useful links.
How Do I Participate?
- If I am a gardener: Grow A Row For Gardeners
- If I am a community organization: Grow A Row For Organizations
- Contact us to participate and we will work with you to determine the best way to distribute your produce to the community.
- For more information or to participate, please email growarow@capitalareafoodbank.org